La Grande Mosquée de Paris

Tucked in a quiet section of the Latin Quarter is the beautiful Mosquée de Paris, a mudéjarstyle mosque built in 1922 as a token of gratitude to the North African countries who had helped France during World War I.

On a sunny morning, I stopped by to take a peek and ended up staying for several hours. Every aspect of its architecture is captivating, and as you walk through the prayer rooms and arcades, you get a sense that in each detail - from the intricate wood carvings to the mosaic tile work, and in each shadow and slant of sunlight that streams through the Moorish style archways - there emanates a sacredness and beauty, a quiet and sublime divinity...

La Grande Mosquée de Paris

Address: 2 bis Place du Puits de l’Ermite, 75005 Paris

Hours: Sat-Thu, 9am-12pm / 2-7pm

Admission: €3 per person (independent or guided tour). Free for children 7 and younger.

21 comments

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What a beautiful place to linger for a couple of hours! The tiles and the colours are gorggeous! Have you been to Granada? Or Istanbul? It will take your breath away. I am dreaming of going to Isfahan /Iran! Well, one day!Your photos are wonderful - and I like the b/w images. My favorite is the one with the rolled up carpets and the stack of books!

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful place in Paris with us over on Communal Global. I must add it to my list if ever I go again to Paris. Beautiful photography. I particularly like the shots taken of the detailing. They take us to the heart of this beautiful building. Thank you.